Cheap Flights from Kagoshima to Shanghai Starting at $142

The Kagoshima — Shanghai route is served by multiple airlines, including Peach and China Eastern Airlines. This is convenient for those who want the best balance of price, schedule, and travel conditions. Tickets start from $142, and depending on season and promotions, even better deals may appear. With our service, you can easily compare available options and book tickets that match your plans. The variety of carriers allows flexible choices and comfortable travel without overpaying.

Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) serves as the primary gateway to Kagoshima Prefecture and typically functions as a regional hub with a mix of domestic and a few international connections. You’ll find major Japanese carriers like JAL and ANA alongside low-cost operators on domestic routes, so fares can be competitive for short hops but usually higher for international sectors. The airport sits about 30–40 km northeast of Kagoshima city center; travel time is roughly 35–50 minutes by airport bus or car depending on traffic, with bus fares generally in the low thousands of yen and taxis costing notably more. Ground options include regular airport buses, rental cars, and taxis; trains require a bus transfer. Pros: relatively modern facilities and convenient bus links; cons: a moderate distance to the city and limited direct rail service.

Shanghai is served by two main airports: Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA). Pudong, the larger international hub, typically handles long‑haul and intercontinental flights operated by full‑service carriers like China Eastern, Air China and many global airlines; it can be perceived as mid‑to‑premium in price compared with domestic options. Pudong sits about 30–40 km east of downtown (roughly 45–75 minutes by Maglev, metro or taxi) — the Maglev plus metro combo is fastest but costs more, while taxis and airport shuttles are commonly used. Pros: extensive international connections and modern facilities; cons: longer transfer times to central Shanghai. Hongqiao functions mainly as a domestic and regional gateway, often used by budget and full‑service Chinese carriers for short‑haul routes. Located much closer to the city center (around 13 km west, roughly 20–40 minutes by metro, metro+taxi or taxi), it tends to be more convenient and frequently cheaper for domestic travel. Hongqiao has a good rail link via the adjacent Hongqiao Railway Station, facilitating transfers to other Chinese cities. Pros: proximity and easy rail/metro access; cons: fewer intercontinental flights and sometimes busier domestic peak times.

In different months, ticket prices from Kagoshima to Shanghai vary: minimum — $130 (December 2025), maximum — $189 (March 2026). Typically, the flight costs $159–$189.